Florida Wildfire Biologists Release Panther Into The Wild

Joe Raedle

A 2-year-old Florida panther is released into the wild by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on April 3, 2013 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The panther and its sister had been raised at the White Oak Conservation Center since they were 5 months old. The FWC rescued the two panthers as kittens in September 2011 in northern Collier County after their mother was found dead. The panther is healthy and has grown to a size that should prepare him for life in the wild.

A 2-year-old Florida panther is released into the wild by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on April 3, 2013 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The panther and its sister had been raised at the White Oak Conservation Center since they were 5 months old. The FWC rescued the two panthers as kittens in September 2011 in northern Collier County after their mother was found dead. The panther is healthy and has grown to a size that should prepare him for life in the wild.

Mitsuyama Taisai Festival Continues

Buddhika Weerasinghe

Japanese highest rank sumo wrestler Hakuho Sho (R) performs ritual to entertain the gods during the Mitsuyama Taisai Festival of Itate Hyozu Shrine at Shirahama on April 1, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The festival is held once in 20 years since 1593. Priests of Itate Hyozu Shrine welcome all the gods across the country to pray for peace and prosperity.

Japanese highest rank sumo wrestler Hakuho Sho (R) performs ritual to entertain the gods during the Mitsuyama Taisai Festival of Itate Hyozu Shrine at Shirahama on April 1, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The festival is held once in 20 years since 1593. Priests of Itate Hyozu Shrine welcome all the gods across the country to pray for peace and prosperity.

Campaigners Protest Against The Government's Impending 'Bedroom' Tax

Matthew Lloyd

A protestor wears a mask holding a cane and sign while demonstrating against the proposed 'bedroom tax' gather in Trafalgar Square before marching to Downing Street on March 30, 2013 in London, England. Welfare groups are protesting the government's plans to cut benefits where families have surpassed the number of rooms they require.

A protestor wears a mask holding a cane and sign while demonstrating against the proposed 'bedroom tax' gather in Trafalgar Square before marching to Downing Street on March 30, 2013 in London, England. Welfare groups are protesting the government's plans to cut benefits where families have surpassed the number of rooms they require.

Pope Francis Attends Via Crucis At The Colosseum

Franco Origlia

Pope Francis presides over the Way of The Cross procession at the Colosseum on Good Friday March 29, 2013 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis is taking part in his first holy week as pontiff. The traditional Catholic procession of Via Crucis on Good Friday recalls the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with Holy Week ending with the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Pope Francis presides over the Way of The Cross procession at the Colosseum on Good Friday March 29, 2013 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis is taking part in his first holy week as pontiff. The traditional Catholic procession of Via Crucis on Good Friday recalls the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with Holy Week ending with the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Pope Francis Attends Celebration Of The Lord's Passion in the Vatican Basilica

Dan Kitwood

Pope Francis prays on the floor as he presides over a Papal Mass with the Celebration of the Lord's Passion inside St Peter's Basilica on March 29, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis is taking part in his first holy week as pontiff and will later today preside over the Way Of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome.

Pope Francis prays on the floor as he presides over a Papal Mass with the Celebration of the Lord's Passion inside St Peter's Basilica on March 29, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis is taking part in his first holy week as pontiff and will later today preside over the Way Of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome.

Actors Perform The Easter Passion Of Jesus In Trafalgar Square

Oli Scarff

Actors of the Wintershall Players perform 'The Passion of Jesus' on Good Friday to crowds in Trafalgar Square on March 29, 2013 in London, England. The Wintershall Players are based on the Wintershall Estate in Surrey and perform several biblical theatrical productions per year. Their production of 'The Passion of Jesus' includes a cast of 78 actors, horses, a donkey and authentic costumes of Roman soldiers in the 12th Legion of the Roman Army.

Actors of the Wintershall Players perform 'The Passion of Jesus' on Good Friday to crowds in Trafalgar Square on March 29, 2013 in London, England. The Wintershall Players are based on the Wintershall Estate in Surrey and perform several biblical theatrical productions per year. Their production of 'The Passion of Jesus' includes a cast of 78 actors, horses, a donkey and authentic costumes of Roman soldiers in the 12th Legion of the Roman Army.

Wannsee Lake Opens To Bathers Despite Ongoing Winter

Adam Berry

Bathers dry off after swimming on the snow-covered Strandbad Wannsee beach during its opening day for the year on March 29, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Despite continued unseasonably cold temperatures in the country, organizers opened the beach for bathers in time for the last weekend of March, when Easter Sunday is expected to be colder than the previous Christmas Day had been.

Bathers dry off after swimming on the snow-covered Strandbad Wannsee beach during its opening day for the year on March 29, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Despite continued unseasonably cold temperatures in the country, organizers opened the beach for bathers in time for the last weekend of March, when Easter Sunday is expected to be colder than the previous Christmas Day had been.

Indonesian Christians Celebrate Good Friday

Ulet Ifansasti

Indonesian Catholics participate in a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday on March 29, 2013 in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Catholics make up approximately 3% of the population of the predominantly Muslim country.

Indonesian Catholics participate in a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday on March 29, 2013 in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Catholics make up approximately 3% of the population of the predominantly Muslim country.

BNY Mellon Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race 2013 - Previews

Richard Heathcote

Cambridge carry their boat to the water during a training outing on The River Thames on March 29, 2013 in London, England. The 159th University Boat Race will take place on Sunday 31st March 2013 from Putney to Mortlake.

Cambridge carry their boat to the water during a training outing on The River Thames on March 29, 2013 in London, England. The 159th University Boat Race will take place on Sunday 31st March 2013 from Putney to Mortlake.

Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 -Day 6

Feng Li

Models present creations by Korean brand Vantvaart from the Korean Designers' Collection show on the sixth day of Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 at Banquet Hall of Beijing Hotel on March 29, 2013 in Beijing, China.

Models present creations by Korean brand Vantvaart from the Korean Designers' Collection show on the sixth day of Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 at Banquet Hall of Beijing Hotel on March 29, 2013 in Beijing, China.

San Francisco Easter with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

John S Lander

Every Easter Sunday, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, San Francisco's beloved sect of cross-dressing nuns, host The Hunky Jesus Competition in Dolores Park - celebrating people who take the look of 'our lord and savior' and transform it into 'our lord and sexy.' The sisters believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and we use humor and irreverent wit to expose bigotry and ignorance. The Hunky Jesus Competition is the highlight of the Sisters' free Easter party that's been going on in the Mission's premiere public space for over three decades. These events bring all all the drag queens and even a few designers in the city because of features such as a bonnet contest and drag performances.. One of those only-in-San-Francisco events. .

Every Easter Sunday, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, San Francisco's beloved sect of cross-dressing nuns, host The Hunky Jesus Competition in Dolores Park - celebrating people who take the look of 'our lord and savior' and transform it into 'our lord and sexy.' The sisters believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and we use humor and irreverent wit to expose bigotry and ignorance. The Hunky Jesus Competition is the highlight of the Sisters' free Easter party that's been going on in the Mission's premiere public space for over three decades. These events bring all all the drag queens and even a few designers in the city because of features such as a bonnet contest and drag performances.. One of those only-in-San-Francisco events. .

Cold Snap Means Difficult Conditions for Welsh Sheep Farmers

Chris Jackson

A heat lamp keeps a one day old lamb warm at Gwndwnwal Farm on April 1, 2013 in Brecon, Wales. Dai Brute runs Gwndwnwal Farm in Llan-Talyllyn, Brecon with his wife Dulcie Brute and son Paul Brute. The recent cold snap has meant that farmers have had to continue feeding their sheep long into the period when they would normally be able to survive on grass the more mild weather.

A heat lamp keeps a one day old lamb warm at Gwndwnwal Farm on April 1, 2013 in Brecon, Wales. Dai Brute runs Gwndwnwal Farm in Llan-Talyllyn, Brecon with his wife Dulcie Brute and son Paul Brute. The recent cold snap has meant that farmers have had to continue feeding their sheep long into the period when they would normally be able to survive on grass the more mild weather.

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